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September 22nd 2014

 

A Message From Principal Wilson:

 

Back to School Night: Tuesday Sept. 23rd 6:00pm-7:30pm (Benson Auditorium)

Parents please note that Back to School Night will take place Tuesday Sept. 23rd starting at 6pm in the Auditorium and that at 6:30pm parents will be able to go and visit their students classes and be able to listen to some of the good things that are going on with their student’s teachers and instructors in regards to their subject matter.  Please remember that this time is not considered Parent Conferences as this will take place later in the fall.  Back to School Night is a time to visit the school informally and to also visit some of your child’s classes and be able take in all the good things that Benson is gearing up for this upcoming school year.

 

 

 

A Message from Ro Prideaux (Benson’s Bilingual Community Agent (Española)

NOCHE DE REGRESO A CLASES

Benson presenta nuestra Noche de regreso a clases el 23 de Septiembre del 2014 de 6PM a 7:30PM en el auditorio de Benson.

Comenzaremos sin demora a las 6PM y de ahí tendrá la oportunidad de visitar las/los maestras/os en sus salas, repasar el temario de los cursos, y obtener más información sobre cada clase.

*Habrá una reunion adicional para m/padres de habla hispana en la sala 122.

¡Esperamos verle allá!

 

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Benson will be hosting our Back To School Night on September 23rd, 2014 from 6PM to 7:30PM in the Benson Auditorium.

We will be starting promptly at 6PM where you will then have an opportunity to visit teachers in their classrooms, review their course syllabus, and get more information about each class.

*There will be an additional meeting for Spanish-speaking parents in room 122.

We hope to see you here!

 

Ro Prideaux

Bilingual Community Agent (Español)

Benson High School

Tel. 503-916-5100 (ext. 77103)

 

Tutorial Will Be Happening This Week

Parents please note that we will be having our regularly scheduled tutorial this coming Thursday where we will encourage all students to go and seek out any of their teachers for extra help during the time frame from 2:33-3:15pm.  Please encourage your kids to visit with their teachers during this time for any extra help in regards to their classes.

 

 

New 2014-15 Bell Schedule

Parents I’ve attached the new district wide high school bell schedule.  Please open the attachment and review the new bell schedule carefully with your Benson High students.

 

Attendance/Tardy Policy

One of the main reasons students struggle in school is poor attendance.  Please help ensure students attend every day and arrive to school on time.  We have an automated phone system that calls parents when a student is marked absent from a class.  You may also receive a call from teachers and/or administrators when a student is not attending classes on a regular basis.

Benson has implemented a new tardy policy that started Monday September 8th in that if a student is late to class then he/she will need to go to the main office to get an admittance slip in order to get into class.  Our goal is to get students focused on arriving to school and to class in a timely fashion so that classroom instruction can be maximize to its fullest potential and this can only happen if students are arriving to school on a daily basis and are also arriving to their classes on time.

 

 

Information Concerning TAG

Talented and Gifted Identification Process

Portland Public Schools is dedicated to identifying and providing for the unique academic and social emotional needs of Talented and Gifted (TAG) students across the district. Our goal is to provide educational opportunities to students of all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups, to provide informational training to educators, and to provide consistent challenge for all students.

According to Oregon Law 581-022-1310, an intellectually gifted or academically talented student is one who performs, or has the potential to perform, at or above the 97th percentile on nationally standardized tests of mental ability or academic achievement.  In addition, multiple criteria are used including social and behavioral data, academic history, classroom achievement, etc.  No single test is to be used as the sole determiner of TAG identification.

Each year, Benson conducts a process in order to identify and assess students for the TAG program.  The first step in the TAG identification process is for parents or teachers to complete an Identification Process Form (IDPF) and submit the form to Vice Principal Jeandré Carbone.  IDPF forms are available in the Vice Principal’s office, or can be sent electronically by e-mailing Jeandré Carbone at [email protected] .  The deadline for submitting the IDPF is Monday, November 3rd, 2014.

 

Benson Parent TAG Meetings

Benson will hold two parent TAG informational meetings.  The first will be on Back-to-School night, September 23rd, at 7PM, in room 125.  The second will be during parent conferences, on October 29th, at 6PM, in room 125.

Ms. Carbone

Vice Principal

 

 

 

A Message from Dave Mylet (Benson’s English Teacher/Yearbook Advisor)

Parents of Seniors:

The Benson yearbook is now accepting Senior Portraits and Senior Quotes.  E-mail pictures to [email protected] or drop a clearly labeled photo CD in Mr. Mylet’s box.

The deadline for submissions is Winter Break (December 19).

 

Thanks,

Mr. Mylet

 

 

Dress Code Reminder

Parents please me mindful and remind your students that as the late summer/early fall weather is still warm outside that clothing with inappropriate symbols or signs relating to gangs, drugs, tobacco, alcohol or anything else is not acceptable.  No sunglasses, du-rags, hats, bandanas, sagging pants, halter tops, exposed midriffs, low necklines, spaghetti straps, or holes and tears in clothing.  No bare feet, spike jewelry, hanging belts and chains.  Dresses and skirts, with arms at your side; need to be at the end of your fingertips in length.  Skorts and shorts need to have a 4 inch inseam.

 

 

Breakfast

All students can get breakfast free of charge.  Breakfast will be served from 7:45-8:15.  Please encourage your students to arrive to school on time in order to receive breakfast.

Also students who were receiving free or reduced–price meal benefits at the end of last year must fill out a NEW meal application for the 2014-15 school year.

Students who have NOT submitted a NEW application will be required to pay full price for school meals starting October 13th.

LÁMP:ARA

Latinos Adelante Mentor Program: Apoyo y Recursos Académicos

 

This year, Benson Polytechnic High School is excited to announce the development of a new Latin@ mentor program. Pairing Latin@ College Coaches with Freshman and Sophomore Benson Latin@ high school students, LÁMP:ARA (Latinos Adelante Mentor Program: Apoyo y Recursos Académicos) provides students academic, professional, and personal support. Through personalized mentorship, academic support, professional guidance, college preparation, and leadership trainings, the program aims to support participants in achieving their college/career goals and full potential as students at Benson High School.

 

Benson has Latin@ parents to thank for this new academic and professional resource.

Last year, Latin@ parents attended group meetings with Benson Staff to express how they felt Benson could best support their students. Latin@ parents felt that their children needed the following: a mentor program, more academic supports—tutoring, support classes during the day—and parent community meetings. In response to this expressed need, LÁMP:ARA was developed.

 

LÁMP:ARA aims to improve the academic and professional success, retention rates, and graduation rates of active program participants while fostering in students core civic and leadership proficiencies that will serve them personally and professionally.

 

While LÁMP:ARA focuses on offering services to a limited group of Latin@s, others are always welcome to visit room 122 to ask about college and career resources or to sign up for particular Days of Service.

 

Thanks

 

Teaghan Phillips  |  AmeriCorps Member

LAMP:ARA | Latin@s Adelante Mentor Program: Apoyo y Recursos Académicos

Benson High School

Tel: 503.916.5100 (ext. 77266)

 

 

 

Another Message from Teaghan Phillips/AmeriCorps Member/LÁMP:ARA Coordinator

¡Noche de regreso a clases!

Reunión de m/padres Latin@s en la sala 122

LÁMP:ARA

Latinos Adelante Mentor Program: Apoyo y Recursos Académicos

 

“Back to School Night” en Benson High School

Martes 23 de Septiembre 6-8pm

546 NE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97232

 

 

Teaghan Phillips

LÁMP:ARA Coordinator | AmeriCorps Member

Benson High School

503-916-5100 (ext. 77266)

 

 

A Message from Linda McLellan

Parents of Freshmen

The high school honeymoon period is coming to a close and students are

realizing that grades really matter now.  Please take a moment to view your

child’s daily planner which shows homework responsibilities for each class, each

day.  Synergy is also a perfect resource for you to check their grades; missing

assignments; and attendance.

Thank you for helping us, help them navigate

this important transition.

 

Sincerely,

FRESHMEN ACADEMY TEAM

 

 

This Week in Athletics

Monday

4:00 WSOC vs Reynolds @ Delta

 

Tuesday

5:00 VB (JV/JV2) vs Lincoln @ BHS

6:30 VB (V) vs Lincoln @BHS

4:00 MSOC (JV) vs Dallas @ Delta

6:00 MSOC (V) vs Dallas @ BHS

 

Wednesday

4:00 XC Relay Meet @ Pier Park

 

Thursday

4:00 MSOC (V) vs The Dalles Wahtonka@ Delta

4:00 WSOC(V) @ The Dalles Wahtonka

4:30 FTB (JV) vs Jefferson @ BHS

 

 

Friday

7:00 FTB (V) vs Jefferson @ Roosevelt

 

 

Saturday

8:00 VB (V) @ Westview Tourney

 

 

A Message from the Counselors

Need to make up credits?  Wanting to graduate on time?  Night school pre-registration has begun.  Please be sure to see Mr. Wren on Ms. Henry for registration questions.

 

Free Math Tutoring starts Thursday September 25th in the Career Center during Tutorial (2:33-3:15) 

 

 

Benson Robotics Club

Parents, is your child interested in building robots?  Benson has been home to a robotics club for almost 9 years!  Please have your kids come to room E-127 after school on Fridays and build robots with the robotics club!

 

If your students are interested in forming/joining a club here at Benson

Student clubs:

New and existing clubs!  You need to fill out a club form for all new and existing clubs so that we can make sure we have the correct information on file about your advisor, who the student leaders are, when & where you meet and the purpose of your club.

Please have your students see Mrs. Murchison (Spanish Teacher) if they have any questions regarding clubs here at Benson.

 

 

Jostens Information

Jostens will be at Benson on Wednesday, September 24th during lunch in the Main hallway to take class ring orders for your students.  Down payment is $50.00.

Extra ring packets are available in the VP Office

 

 

Programs

Ace Mentor Program-This program gives you an opportunity to work with professionals in the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering fields.

Applications are due by November 25th.

Please see Miranda Ryan in the College and Career Center for further details.

 

Portland Fire Explorer Program

Go to www.portlandorefon.gov/fire/  for more information.

Information session on September 27

Application deadline October 4th

Please see Miranda Ryan in the College and Career Center for further details.

 

 

 

Parents/Guardians: Here are some College announcements for your Seniors.

Washington University in St. Louis.  Session information Sunday October 5th from 2-3pm at  Portland Marriott City Center (520 SW Broadway)

 

Quest Bridge:

The National College Match:  Connects outstanding seniors with admission and full four-year scholarships to 35 of the nation’s most selective colleges and universities.

Apply online at www.questbridge.org  Due on September 26th.

 

National College Fair Location:

Oregon Convention Center

Exhibit Hall D

777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Portland, OR 97232

800/791-2250 or 503/235-7575

Fair Hours:

Sunday, November 2, 2014

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monday, November 3, 2014

9:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Register Now at www.gotomyncf.com

 

 

Scholarships

Parents please encourage your Seniors to apply for these scholarships if interested. 

Please see Ms. Ryan in the Career Center for further details.

 

Hit the Books Scholarship $500  Deadline: September 30th.

Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship Deadline: September 30th

Shout It Out Scholarship begins September 30th.

Wendy’s High School Heisman begins October 2nd

Hotels Cheap Scholarship begins October 15th

Transportation YOU Scholarship begins October 23rd

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest.  Deadline: October 24th

Horatio Alger Scholarship. Deadline: October 25th

Carrington Dental Center Scholarship Application.  Deadline: October 30th

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Deadline: October 31sth

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship begins October 2014

Scholarship America Dream Award begins October 2014

Buick Achievers : for more information, got to www.buickachievers.com

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Deadline: January 9, 2015

Gates Millennium Scholarship: Deadline: January 9, 2015

 

College Visits: Parents please encourage your Senior to attend this visitation in they are interested in attend one of these colleges.

 

All visits will be held in the Counseling Center. You must sign up in the Counseling Center for these visits.

 

9/23                       Act Six                                   10:40

9/30                       Warner Pacific                   10:40

10/8                       U of Oregon                       9:00

10/22               U of Portland                           10:00

10/28                 Pacific University  10:40

11/4                       Alfred State                        9:00

11/5                       Sweetbriar College          10:40

 

 

 

Have a Great Week!

Curtis Wilson Jr., Principal

Benson Polytechnic High School

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